Definition

Noun: - A non-alcoholic mixed drink that mimics the flavor profile of a traditional daiquiri cocktail. It is typically made with lime juice, sugar or simple syrup, and ice, but explicitly excludes rum or any other alcoholic spirits.

Usage

• This term is used to specify a beverage choice when one desires the taste of a daiquiri without consuming alcohol.
• It is commonly found on menus in bars, restaurants, or at social events to provide an inclusive option for non-drinkers, designated drivers, or those abstaining from alcohol.

Examples

• "Since I'm driving tonight, I'll just have a nada daiquiri."
• The cocktail menu featured a nada daiquiri alongside its classic alcoholic versions.
• She enjoyed a refreshing nada daiquiri by the pool.

Advanced Usage

• The term "nada" (Spanish for "nothing") is used in English as a playful or informal prefix to indicate the absence of a key ingredient, typically alcohol. Similar constructions include "nada colada" (a non-alcoholic piña colada).

Variants and Related Words

• Mocktail (n): A general term for any non-alcoholic cocktail.
• Virgin Daiquiri (n): A synonymous term for a non-alcoholic daiquiri. "Nada daiquiri" is a more informal or branded variant of this.
• Daiquiri (n): The original cocktail containing rum, lime juice, and sugar.

Synonyms

• Virgin daiquiri
• Non-alcoholic daiquiri
• Alcohol-free daiquiri

Notes on Meaning

• The core meaning is defined by the of alcohol. The drink is characterized by what it is not (alcoholic) as much as by what it is (a lime-and-sugar based beverage).
• It is a specific type of mocktail.

Noun

1. a daiquiri made without alcohol